4132, QLD

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 27.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical age is only 29, which is far younger than the Queensland average of 38.

A significant 31.9% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. New Zealand is the most common birthplace outside Australia, accounting for 9.3% of the population.

Language diversity is high, with 25.9% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 10 points since 2011. About 5.4% of residents speak little or no English, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 39.9%, while 37.8% of people report having no religion. This last figure has risen 13 points since 2011, though it remains a little below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents have completed Year 12 compared to the state and national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $1,499, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national average.

About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.3% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. However, only 8.3% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes here are large, with a typical 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of families with children and a one-parent family rate of 24.6%, which is far above the national average.

Rental properties are very common, with 49.1% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, but only 14.3% are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, and 6.0% work from home, which is far below the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, only 2.1% of people use them to commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 9.9%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work as labourers or machinery operators, and 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

This area is among the most disadvantaged compared to other similar areas, scoring at the lowest possible level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.